Improvement Notice served on Magnox Ltd at Wylfa site

21 April, 2017

The Office for Nuclear Regulation has served an Improvement Notice on Magnox Ltd requiring improvements in its arrangements for managing asbestos at the Wylfa site on Anglesey.

The notice comes following an inspection of Magnox Ltd’s arrangements for managing asbestos containing materials at the site.

Although Magnox Ltd has already instigated its own investigation into the root causes and committed to identify and address any underlying management issues, ONR has determined that an Improvement Notice is necessary to ensure Magnox Ltd takes timely action to ensure the required legal standards are met.

ONR is satisfied that the issue does not pose a risk of exposure to the wider public.

Dr Richard Savage, ONR’s Chief Nuclear Inspector, said: “We expect the nuclear industry to meet the high standards of safety and security required by the law and will always take enforcement action where necessary. This includes management of risks to health and safety arising from asbestos containing materials.

“While we are content that this issue has no impact on nuclear safety, we do require improvements to ensure that any arrangements to manage the risk arising from the presence of asbestos are adequate and appropriate.”

Magnox Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Improvement Notice by 28 July 2017.